By Andi Anderson
The latest update on Illinois crop progress reveals key metrics and weather conditions for the week ending April 28, 2024:
- Fieldwork Days: There were 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork, with temperatures slightly below normal and above-average precipitation.
- Soil Moisture: Topsoil moisture supply was mostly adequate, while subsoil moisture showed a surplus in some areas.
- Corn Planting: Corn planted reached 25 percent, matching the 5-year average. Corn emergence reached 6 percent, slightly above the average.
- Soybean Planting: Soybeans planted reached 26 percent, exceeding the 5-year average. Soybean emergence reached 5 percent, ahead of the average.
- Winter Wheat: Winter wheat headed reached 16 percent, with a majority of crops rated in good to excellent condition.
- Pasture Condition: Pasture conditions remained mostly fair to good, with some areas showing improvement compared to previous years.
- Weather Information: Average temperatures ranged from 53.0°F to 58.7°F across different districts, with precipitation levels varying from 0.07 inches to 3.16 inches.
Some weather challenges, Illinois farmers are making steady progress in planting crops, with favorable soil moisture conditions contributing to overall optimism in the agricultural community. Stay tuned for further updates on crop development and weather trends in the coming weeks.
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Categories: Illinois, Crops, Weather